ssspinball
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I got the i3 as my first EV and it's one-pedal regen default has completely spoiled me. It's one of the best things about the car.I hope the Bolt has something very similar, because I drove the 2nd gen Volt and is was notably inferior for my preferences. I'll take 1 pedal over 2 pedals and a paddle any day!
Also have to disagree with JPWhite about one-pedal on the highway. I prefer one-pedal in every scenario I've encountered. It just feels natural, just like you'd fly a plane by lowering the throttle to slow down. No switching between inputs necessary. I can easily coast in my i3 without thinking about it or looking at the instruments.
I've not driven many other one-pedal EVs so it could be that BMW nailed this and others haven't figured it out yet. Maybe I wouldn't like one-pedal driving either if I was only exposed to the other cars and not the i3.
Also have to disagree with JPWhite about one-pedal on the highway. I prefer one-pedal in every scenario I've encountered. It just feels natural, just like you'd fly a plane by lowering the throttle to slow down. No switching between inputs necessary. I can easily coast in my i3 without thinking about it or looking at the instruments.
I've not driven many other one-pedal EVs so it could be that BMW nailed this and others haven't figured it out yet. Maybe I wouldn't like one-pedal driving either if I was only exposed to the other cars and not the i3.